Kids in the Kitchen

Check out the kid-friendly recipes in Nutrition.gov's recipe collection. Recipes include Pita Pizzas, Apple Nachos, Crunchy Chicken Nuggets, and more!

Check out the recipes featured in the Kids Rock Nutrition in the Kitchen video:

• Tasty Fish and Veggie Packets
• Tasty Chicken and Veggie Packets
• Yogurt Berry Parfait

Find recipes featuring foods that both children and adults should eat more of, including dark green and orange vegetables, dry beans and peas, and whole grains.

Follow these step-by-step picture recipes to prepare healthy, kid-friendly meals.

Team Nutrition Cooks! (TNC) is a series of cooking-based nutrition activities for out-of-school and afterschool programs, for children around ages 8 to 12 years old.

Explore food safety publications and activities especially for kids and teens.

Read this fun comic book for children, which explores food safety and foodborne illness. PDF | 1.69 MB

Children under the age of five are at an increased risk for foodborne illness and related health complications because their immune systems are still developing.

Wondering how your kids can help in the kitchen? Here are ideas for younger and older children!

Healthy recipes and food activities that are fun to prepare with children.

Learn what your child can do in the kitchen at different ages. Plus, find simple recipes to cook together!

Watch these kid-friendly videos to find recipes for chili, salads, sloppy joes and more!

Try these kid-approved recipes for healthy meals and snacks. 

Browse ideas for healthy lunches and snacks, plus kid-friendly activities.

Find age-appropriate cooking activities to help kids build confidence and creativity in the kitchen.

Tab through these recipes for some tasty treats to cook up with your kids.

Try these activities on food, cooking, and food safety with young children! They'll learn while having fun. 

Kids, check out these free tutorials to learn kitchen skills and cook healthy recipes!